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Artist Collective

Paulo Leal

Actor, Director, Screenwriter, and Communication Coach

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Paulo Leal is a Brazilian actor, director, screenwriter, and communication coach who’s been telling stories for over 20 years: on TV, in film, on stage, in streaming, and at live events, both in front of and behind the camera. He’s worked on productions for Brazil’s biggest networks (Globo, SBT, and Record) and on creative projects for Netflix.

He also leads Dunamis Films, where faith and creativity come together through stories rooted in purpose.

Off set, Paulo co-founded ExpressU, a communication school that’s helped more than 2,000 people find their voice. Through workshops, mentoring, and immersive experiences, he’s worked with leaders and teams at companies like P&G and Nubank.

But at the heart of everything he does is a simple desire: to be faithful to God, steward well the gifts and talents He’s entrusted to him, and use every sphere of his life and work to glorify God and advance His Kingdom.

WHY THEIR WORK MATTERS

Stories Rooted in Purpose

For more than 20 years, Paulo Leal has told stories in front of and behind the camera. Through Dunamis Films, he brings faith and creativity together, and through ExpressU he has helped more than 2,000 people find their voice.